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SBA makes five changes to PPP loan rollout
The U.S. Small Business Administration (SBA) on Feb. 24 started implementing the first of five changes to the Paycheck Protection Program (PPP) that the Biden-Harris Administration says will promote “equitable relief for America’s mom-and-pop businesses.” The PPP is a forgivable-loan initiative that seeks to help small companies survive the economic dislocations of the COVID-19 pandemic. The […]

Carthage Area Hospital to host career fair for licensed practical nurses
CARTHAGE, N.Y. — Carthage Area Hospital says it will host a career fair for licensed practical nurses (LPNs) in early March. The event is set

Oneida County COVID-19 hospitalizations continue to fall
UTICA, N.Y. — The number of people hospitalized with COVID-19 in Oneida County continues to fall steadily as discharges rise and active infections plummet. In

People news: Rome Health Surgical Specialists adds Molica
ROME, N.Y. — Rome Health Surgical Specialists announced it has recently added Dr. Samuel Molica, a general surgeon, to its team. Rome Health Surgical Specialists

SUNY to eliminate college-application fees for low-income students
UTICA, N.Y. — SUNY plans to eliminate application fees for high-school seniors from low-income households applying to SUNY campuses. Beginning on March 1, students who

Microdrones secures agreement with Vietnam distributor
Microdrones, a Germany–based firm with an office at Griffiss International Airport in Rome, says it has a distributor agreement for its drone-surveying equipment with a

After delays, MVHS vaccine POD now set for Thursday, Feb. 25
UTICA, N.Y. — The Mohawk Valley Health System (MVHS) announced Monday afternoon that it has received its shipment of vaccines that were delayed by bad

Binghamton University seeks applications for the Ross university and community projects fund
VESTAL, N.Y. — Binghamton University announced that it is accepting applications for the 2021 grant cycle of the Stephen David Ross University and Community Projects

Commerce Chenango to host economic-outlook event on Feb. 25
NORWICH, N.Y. — Commerce Chenango will host its annual economic-outlook briefing on Thursday, Feb. 25 in partnership with NBT Bank. The virtual event is scheduled

SUNY program to help EOP students get into its medical schools
SYRACUSE, N.Y. — SUNY has launched a statewide initiative to help more educational opportunity program (EOP) students obtain admission to SUNY’s medical universities. EOP serves
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